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Future of social democracy

The tectonic shifts in Poland's political landscape

The adoption of EU funds have widened the cracks in Poland's ruling coalition — and shown how the Left poses a challenge to the liberal establishment

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Foreign and security policy

China’s soft power debacle in Eastern Europe

With Sino-American tensions on the rise, China is under pressure to revive its weakening influence in eastern Europe

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

Reuters

Work and digitalisation

Our care workers deserve more than just applause

Across Europe, care workers have been on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19. Now, their demands should guide the post-pandemic recovery

By Lisa Pelling, Tobias Baudin, Philipp Fink

Reuters

European integration

The Balkans’ demons of ethno-nationalism

Aggressive ethno-nationalism is once again poisoning the Western Balkans. A recently leaked ‘non-paper’ envisions new borders along ethnic lines

By Ralf Melzer

Reuters

Democracy and society

Scotland’s independence election

This May’s election will mark a decisive moment in the Scottish independence debate. But the path to another referendum is paved with uncertainty

By Anthony Salamone

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

A ritualised exhibition of violence

The recent violent scenes from Northern Ireland show that many unionists feel betrayed by London. But not only Brexit is to blame for the escalation

By Katy Hayward

Reuters

Democracy and society

Erdoğan is feeling the heat

Growing economic pains and a more united opposition threaten the Turkish President's grip on power. His regime resorts to ever more state repression

By Seren Selvin Korkmaz

Reuters

Democracy and society

The Orbanisation of Slovenia

Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Janša has learned from Orbán’s and Trump’s playbook how to slowly dismantles the free press and rule of law

By Tanja Fajon

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European integration

Europe's democratic renewal needs a feminist slant

The Conference on the Future of Europe shouldn't degenerate into political theatre. Instead, politicians have to listen and give a voice to citizens

By Iratxe García Pérez

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Economy and ecology

How to stimulate the economy after lockdown

A US-style ‘helicopter money’ stimulus of direct payments to individuals wouldn't be transformatory in Europe

By Peter Bofinger